PHOTOS: 5 Women Who Stood Out In Nigeria’s Modern History

A good number of women have left indelible marks in the sands of world history. Nigeria, as a country is not left out, as the likes of Queen Amina of Zaria and Madam Efunsetan Aniwura were unique among their peers during their lifetime. In the history of modern Nigeria, there were some women who stood shoulder high above their colleagues.

Finding women who will serve as role models to fellow women sometimes is not very easy. This is because the decadence in the society is affecting the women also. However, this will not take the shine off some women who stood out in the annals of Nigeria.

1. HID Awolowo (November 25, 1915 – September 19, 2015)

She was the wife of the first Premier of Western Region. She was born in Ikenne in Ogun state. She was known as the Matriarch of the Awolowo family. Her full name was Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo. She married Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Her surname was Adelana before she married. She stood by her husband through thick and thin. She even supported her husband when he travelled overseas to further his study.

There was hardly any Nigerian Head of State who did not pay homage to her while she was alive. She stood as a symbol of humility to her fellow women.

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2. Margaret Ekpo (1914 – 2006)

She was born in Creek Town in present day Cross River state. Her husband’s name was Udo Ekpo. She was educated at Dublin Institute of Technology, where she studied Domestic Science in 1946. She was known as Nigeria’s first active female politician during the First Republic. She was a social crusader who fought for women’s right during her time.

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3. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti (October 25, 1900 – April 13, 1978)

She was born in Abeokuta, Ogun state. Her full name was Francis Abigail Olufunmilayo Thomas before she got married. She gave birth to Olikoye Ransome, one-time minister of Health; Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a popular Nigerian musician and Beko Ransome-Kuti who was a social crusader. She was also a social activist who fought for women’s rights during her lifetime.

4. Kudirat Abiola (1952 – June 4, 1996)

She was the second wife of the late business mogul, Chief MKO Abiola. She stood by her husband during his struggle to reclaim his Saturday, June 12, 1993 presidential mandate till her death. She had a great zeal to seeing Nigeria become a better nation. She was assassinated during the regime of General Sani Abacha.

5. Maryam Babangida (November 1, 1948 – December 27, 2009)

She was born in Asaba, Delta state. She had a brief relationship with a popular musician before she married Ibrahim Babangida. She was known as the most glamorous during her time. She had a pet project called Better Life for Women. The project helped empower a good number of Nigerian women through entrepreneurial skills and monetary assistance.

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